Tree removal permit rules in Gwinnett County, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Gwinnett County tree protection ordinance (UDO Title 4) requires tree preservation, replacement, and buffer zones. Removal of specimen trees and work in buffers requires county approval. Applies to development and redevelopment activity.
Gwinnett County Unified Development Ordinance tree protection standards require a minimum tree density (tree save units per acre) for development and redevelopment. Specimen trees (typically 27+ inches DBH hardwood, or designated species) receive heightened protection. Undisturbed stream/wetland buffers apply. Residential single-lot homeowner tree removal is less restricted than commercial development, but clearcutting without permit on vacant lots can trigger penalties.
Unauthorized removal of protected/specimen trees: fines per tree (often $500-$1,000+), mandatory replacement at higher ratios, stop-work orders on development projects.
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